Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments
Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with this gingerbread salt dough ornament recipe. This festive DIY begins with a simple mixture of all-purpose flour, salt, water, and a dash of ground cinnamon; infusing your home with the nostalgic aroma of gingerbread.
Yield: 10 Ornaments
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Wooden Cookie Mold
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Drinking Straw
- Scissors
- Ribbon or Twine
Materials
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Salt
- 3/4 cup Ground Cinnamon
- 3/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, ground cinnamon, and water.
- Mix the ingredients until a smooth dough forms. Dough should be pliable but not sticky. If dough is sticky, add in another tablespoon or two of flour.
- Sprinkle the inside of the wooden cookie mold with flour and tap it around to cover all of the nooks & crannies of the mold.
- Press dough into mold, scraping off any excess with a knife.
- Carefully release dough from mold and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Use a drinking straw to create a hole at the top of each ornament for hanging.
- Bake ornaments at 200 degrees for one hour with decorative side facing up. Flip ornaments over and cook for another hour. Put on a cooling rack to cool overnight.
- Once cooled, string ribbon or twine through the hole in the ornament.
Notes
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- Before pressing the dough into the wooden cookie mold, lightly dust it with flour. This prevents the dough from sticking to the mold, ensuring a clean and defined impression.
- Aim for a consistent thickness when filling cookie molds to ensure even baking. This helps prevent some parts from hardening too quickly while others may still be soft.
- After the holiday season, store your gingerbread ornaments in a cool, dry place to ensure they remain in good condition for future use.
- Experiment with various cookie molds to create a diverse set of ornaments for your Christmas decorations or home decor.
